Currently considering a career change. 32, married with kids, live in Baton Rouge (about 90 minutes from NOLA airport) and won't move because of my wife's job and support system with two young kids. Looking for wisdom on the following topics:
1. Go to ATP flight school (more expensive, tuition reimbursement with airlines, cadet programs/direct entry) or Gulf Coast Aviation (less expensive, more scheduling flexibility, ATP doesn't have great reputation for training)? Both located in BR
2. Would be a career commuter. Anyone currently commuting from BR or NOLA? Would prefer to get on with a regional/major that has a domicile in Houston (only 4.5 hr drive if I had to). 2nd choice would be ATL because of 12+ flights out of NOLA and 4+ out of BR. Also thought about Breeze because of domicile in NOLA but things seem to be shaky over there.

Again, any wisdom would be greatly appreciated. Cheers!